Journal article
Demons and the battle for souls at Cluny
Studies in religion, Vol.32(4), pp.485-497
12/2003
DOI: 10.1177/000842980303200406
Abstract
The liturgical program at Cluny was directed toward a struggle against demons. Demons attacked souls in this world by bringing plague and violence, and in the next world, by punishing sinful souls. This article discusses how concern about such demons drew upon an ancient tradition regarding the pervasive influence of demons. The monks at Cluny sought to end this demonic tyranny. The battle for souls at Cluny reached a highpoint with the introduction of the Feast of All Souls' Day between 1024 and 1033 by the powerful Abbot Odilo.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Demons and the battle for souls at Cluny
- Creators
- Michael E. Hoenicke Moore - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Studies in religion, Vol.32(4), pp.485-497
- DOI
- 10.1177/000842980303200406
- ISSN
- 0008-4298
- eISSN
- 2042-0587
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/2003
- Academic Unit
- History; International Programs; Law Faculty
- Record Identifier
- 9984277641602771
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